The Netherlands is a small, stable and prosperous country. Sharing of knowledge and collaboration are pillars of its economic success formula. Still, working with Dutch people may be less simple than you would think. Time to upgrade your business skills and communication styles.

Time to train yourself and play:

THE DUTCH CULTURE CHALLENGE

All you need to know about Dutch business culture, and a little more…

This fun and informative business game, leads you across everything you need to know
about performing well when working with the Dutch.

DIRECT BENEFITS

You will learn to influence typical ‘work-floor’ situations, for instance:

the Dutch desire to plan as much as possible

the wish to reach consensus

making mistakes and owning up

Dutch management style and collegiality

unwritten codes of conduct, do’s and don’ts

directness and the role of transparency

separation of work and private life explained

THE SKY IS THE LIMIT – GROW YOUR OWN BUSINESS!

HOW IT WORKS

The Dutch Culture Challenge takes up to 4 hours and is played live, with 2 trainers, in teams. It is suitable for 6 to 15 participants. The game consists of three rounds, getting more complex on the go. In each round the trainers provide you with relevant key knowledge by means of presentations and videos. Your team capabilities are then put to the test in quizzes, scans, business challenges and pitches.

Discover how well you can navigate across the shores of Dutch business culture. You will experience that preparation and planning will pay off. Your performances are rewarded in Euros, giving you capital to invest in building your business. The team that builds the highest office tower is the winner and may enter our Hall of Fame.

SUCCESS IS GUARANTEED!

Because your reward is a fresh set of business and communication skills, so needed when working with the Dutch!

FOR WHOM AND AT WHAT LEVEL

This training game is suitable for students/trainees, professionals and experienced entrepreneurs.
It can be played in-company or in an open registration setting. Your entry level will be defined in advance in conjunction with the trainers.

Level 1Enter the Campus

Studying in the Netherlands

What you can expect upon arrival, student life in the Netherlands, what teachers expect of their students

To learn how best to cooperate with your Dutch fellow students

To obtain deeper insight in Dutch lifestyle and culture and ways of integrating into local life

Level 2Team Up

Working with Dutch business partners, colleagues and Dutch employers

To gain a deeper understanding of the Dutch mindset

To lay the ground work for dealing with typical intercultural misunderstandings and business failures

To adapt your business communication style to the Dutch preference

Level 3Enter the Market

Expats and managers active in the Dutch market

To understand the Dutch business context within the European market

To raise awareness of Dutch business and social attitudes and styles

To learn about Dutch third party actors and stakeholders, eg. traditional and social media, role of (local) government, trade organisations

To prepare to live as an expat in the Netherlands: what to expect of life in the Netherlands for you and your family

The Dutch Culture Challenge: a must-do business training, that is fun, exciting and immensely rewarding!

Lianne Baaij – Profound cross-cultural trainer, eager to help establish more synergy in international teams and partnerships. Specifically go-between between Dutch and Chinese businesses, certified interpreter-translator Mandarin and sinologist.http://www.china-access.nl/

Esther Janssen – Allround cross-cultural expert, speaker and senior trainer. Supporting expats in feeling at home in Holland. Bridge-builder between Dutch and international teams, businesses and governments.http://culture-inc.com/

Each of us has been active in international collaboration across cultures for over 25 years. We have joined forces to enrich our spectrum of skills to the benefit of our clients. Our services are directed towards businesses and governments that operate in China and/or the EU. We consult and train, guide and coach.